Koshi police to deploy over 8,000 personnel for festival security
Summary
Koshi police will deploy 8,133 personnel across all 14 districts to tighten security during Dashain and Tihar. The province has set up passenger assistance desks, border checks, patrols and surveillance measures to prevent crime, accidents and smuggling.
Key Points
- Koshi Province Police Office in Biratnagar will deploy 8,133 personnel under its Festival Security Plan 2026 for Dashain and Tihar.
- Police have set up 72 passenger assistance desks across the province to help travelers and handle complaints.
- Sniffer dogs, CCTV cameras and drones will be used to stop smuggling, firecrackers and other unlawful activity.
- Traffic checks, patrols and rapid response teams have been mobilized across sensitive and high-risk areas.
